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Sam Walker-Smart
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Music journalist. Fading ginger. Silly goose.
Bylines Clash, Cone, Gigwise, Vinyl Me Please, and other realms
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Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward will reunite for the first time in 20 years for a massive final concert in their hometown of Birmingham.
February 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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My latest review for @clashmusic.com.
"...sonically rich but never dense, impressively marrying a deep sense of introspection with life-affirming tones."
Frànçois & the Atlas Mountains - Âge Fleuve | Reviews | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews
After spending over a decade as Domino Records' first French artist, Frànçois Marry returns with his sixth solo album and new label backing via
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January 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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My last live review of the year was a blistering Rough Trade in-store set from White Denim. Here are my words for Cone Magazine.
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Live Recap: White Denim @ Rough Trade, Bristol
White Denim, the five-piece from Austin, Texas, roared through a blistering 95-minute set at deafening volume.
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December 19, 2024 at 12:36 PM
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Mk.gee's 'Two Star & The Dream Police' is a modern-day classic, the No.1 entry on our Albums of the Year list -

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December 18, 2024 at 3:57 PM
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Morning.

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UK government reveals deadline for music industry to respond to ticket levy to save the grassroots
The UK government has revealed the deadline for the music industry to respond to its ticket levy in efforts to save grassroots venues.
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December 10, 2024 at 7:55 AM
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My latest for @clashmusic.com.
Lauren Mayberry - Vicious Creature | Reviews | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews
For millennial indie veterans, it's hard to imagine that CHVRCHES’ debut came out eleven years ago. It's been a wild ride for the band, growing from being
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December 6, 2024 at 10:29 AM
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Loved the new White Denim album. An exciting new prog pop chapter for the band. Review for @clashmusic.com below.
White Denim - 12 | Reviews | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews
White Denim is one of those bands that fall into the rarest of categories, they’re reliably excellent from album to album. It’s the curse of such groups
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December 4, 2024 at 4:03 PM
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I came up from Bristol to see @idlesband.bsky.social tear up Ally Pally on Friday. Was not only an incredible show, but a testament to how the boys have connected with so many. Review below.

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Live Report: IDLES - Alexandra Palace | Live | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews
Time truly does fly by. One minute you are watching some promising punks tear up a tent at a Polish festival, and the next, you're seeing that same bunch
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December 2, 2024 at 10:37 AM
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My write up of Been Stellar's recent Bristol show is now live over at Cone Magazine.
Live Recap: Been Stellar at The Fleece, Bristol
With Been Stellar living up to the hype and supporting acts that complemented the evening's energy, the show delivered in every sense.
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November 28, 2024 at 7:44 AM
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I finally got to see @thecure.com's poster with my Clash review score in the wild. Bloody massive!
November 18, 2024 at 4:00 PM